Sadly there are times when some of us need more support than our loved
ones are able to provide - or maybe we have no-one to look after us.
Retirement Homes provide a home with
facilities and staff who are able to provide the assistance and
caring we need.

Choosing the right home is always an important decision - choosing
the right Retirement Home is no different.
We want an environment that we feel comfortable in before we can
consider it a true home. Comfort
and privacy are perhaps as important to
us as the standards of care,
security and the
facilities available. Maybe we would appreciate friends
and entertainment at our home, maybe we would prefer to have more
choice about who we share our home with and how we spend our time.

Choosing a Retirement Home can be a difficult and stressful time for us
and our loved ones - especially if left until too late. You
may feel your family no longer care, whilst they may feel torn
between guilt at being unable to care for you properly themselves
and concern for your well being. Choosing a suitable
Retirement
Home should be a joint decision taken at leisure. If you feel
there is a possibility you may need more care than your family are
able to provide - start looking at your care options.

Make sure a Retirement Home is right
for you - do you need the additional case of qualified staff
provided by a Nursing Home?
Would you find Sheltered Accommodation
provides you with greater independence and privacy whilst still
having someone on hand if needed?

Use
the internet to review some of the facilities and services
available. Check out the health and safety issues, the staff
qualifications and facilities you should expect, and the questions
you will need answers to.